Australia social media ban: experts’ guide to withdrawing from TikTok, Snapchat … – 7NEWS

Explosive internal files reveal big tech has long known their apps are addictive for some children. These revelations of profit-first thinking come after a study by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health claiming social media can be as addictive as hazardous substances. And while a leading neuroscientist baulks at the word ‘addiction’ Dr. Anne-Noël Samaha says social media apps can definitely be “habit forming” and that means withdrawals when stopping. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Arrow It all paints a concerning picture for families across Australian when, from December 10, 2025, the following platforms will be off limits for children under-16: Facebook Instagram Kick Reddit Snapchat Threads TikTok Twitch X (formerly Twitter) YouTube Social media sites caught up in the ban will have to take steps to keep young users off them. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Social media sites caught up in the ban will have to take reasonable steps to keep young users off them, or face fines of up to $49.5 million. There’s no doubt everyone’s buzzing about the ban — yet few are telling parents how to cope when their kids freak out after losing screen time. Why is
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